The Apple Watch Ultra has just started getting its hands on consumers, and unlike previous Apple Watches, the device has four exposed screw heads on the bottom. I like to peek at my tech to see if I’m doing it Add a heat pad to your M2 MacBook Air See what’s in it to improve performance or make the technology work. The moment I saw the screws on the bottom of the Apple Watch Ultra, I knew I wanted to take a look inside. But I may not have…
There are four P5 pentalobe screws on the bottom of the Apple Watch. These are the same screws that attach to the bottom of a MacBook, and although they’re not as common as a Phillips head or screwdriver, Pentalobe screwdriver Also not uncommon. After I removed those four screws, the first complication arose – each screw has a very small circular ring around it. No doubt these are part of the high-end Apple Watch’s extreme water resistance ratings. These first four screws proved nearly impossible to tighten without displacing the partially straight ring going backwards.
However, I continued and was aware at this point that the watch’s water resistance could be somewhat compromised. A file was the only way to remove these screws Spudger and fine fillings To separate the watch’s ceramic back from the titanium case. It was airtight and the moment he removed that thin insulation, it was destroyed. Additionally, there are two thin ribbon cables that connect the back of the watch and all of its health sensors to the watch’s battery, display, processor, and body. I had to be careful when separating the two to avoid damaging the wires.
Removing the back panel didn’t reveal much inside. There was a large black Apple logo element, but two buttons popped out to reveal the Apple Watch strap, and three of the four springs went into the abyss of my carpet.
After removing the back cover of the watch, there was no immediate error from the watch, but for understandable reasons, my phone failed to connect. There were three more screws – triple wings this time – and small metal plates holding this black material in place, but once I removed them and started lifting it up, it became clear that this was quite a job. On the other hand there seem to be multiple ribbon cables attached, and there doesn’t seem to be a good way to disconnect them from the back of the watch. To access them, soften the adhesive and then remove the screen with an opening to separate. This way you can access the internal parts On the previous Apple Watch, but there doesn’t seem to be a great way to open it in search view on Ultra that I’m sure I can do without breaking the screen. The Apple Watch Ultra’s display is made of sapphire, which is more scratch-resistant but more likely to crack. This is probably one of the reasons why the body of the Apple Watch extends around the flat sides of the screen.
At this point I put everything together as best I could. Reconnecting the two ribbon cables attached to the bottom of the unit proved difficult. The button for removing the watch strap, which is now missing some small springs, collides with the watch’s articulation. And the little rubber rings around the screw get stuck a bit. With the O-ring and adhesive seal in place broken open, the water resistance of the watch falls far below the factory standard. I would definitely not consider diving at this point.
No doubt we’ll see more complete watch teardowns by humans in the coming days I attached it. You will definitely venture out more Apple Watch Ultra If I I’m sure someone more skilled than me could do a better job of disassembling and reassembling the watch without badly damaging the water resistance, but alas. I definitely recommend waiting for their guide to pique your curiosity rather than tearing your own watch apart, otherwise you could be left with a non-waterproof (or worse, a broken version) of Apple’s most durable smartwatch.
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